IPVM's Reports

IPVM's independent reporting is divided into 3 categories: (1) Public, (2) Info+: news, profiles, tutorials, etc. and (3) Research: tests, shootouts, competitive and financial analysis.
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Surveillance Video Wall Guide

Relic, Eye Candy, or Critical? All three labels may describe surveillance videowalls - vast arrays of monitors used to display hundreds of camera...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 11 years ago | 8 Comments

5 Ways to Maximize Integrator Profits

Declining margins are one of the biggest problems for integrators. Nadim Sawaya [link no longer available], the creator of the Certified Security...

By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago | 11 Comments

Best and Worst - ASIS 2013

ASIS is done. Below is a 38 minute video tour of the entire show floor. You can jump around to see the sights and sounds. Some booth walk bys...

By IPVM Team - almost 11 years ago | 40 Comments

Super Mini IR Illuminator Reviewed

External IR illuminators tend to be bulky and heavy. Now, a company is releasing 'nano' IR illuminators that claim to deliver up to 43 meters of IR...

By Derek Ward - about 11 years ago

Top 5 IP Camera Mistakes

IPVM trains professionals from all over the world. We have found 5 particular mistakes that are common and critically important. To help, we have...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 5 Comments

Startup: NFC Ring Reviewed

An eccentric startup wants to empower your fistbumps with information. If the NFC Ring takes off, knocking knuckles will not only swap contact...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 3 Comments

The Deadliest Tradeshow Booth?

The ASIS show floor is awash with new access control products, but Stanley Security's Iris Reader integrated door might be the deadliest. Mixing an...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 15 Comments

Axis and Milestone Enter Access Control

Two of the biggest names in IP video surveillance, Axis and Milestone, are entering the access control market. While both are open platforms...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 9 Comments

New Products Directory ASIS 2013

New product releases are a dud overall. The biggest news is Axis and Milestone both entering the physical access control market. Before that, the...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 2 Comments

SpotterRF 7X Radar Increase

Last year, SpotterRF drew attention releasing a low cost, ground-based radar unit for intrusion detection. This year, the company is ramping up...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 4 Comments

Security Industry Recruiters Directory

Recruiters, aka 'headhunters', are commonly used by companies to find new employees. Though the security industry uses recruiters similarly to many...

By IPVM Team - about 11 years ago | 4 Comments

Powering Cameras over Long Distances

In the age of Power over Ethernet, specifying external camera power is becoming a lost art. Increasingly what was once a common skill - estimating...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 31 Comments

Can Amazon Become The Next ADT? (2013)

The world's largest online retailer wants to sell you security. Amazon, who sold over $60 billion direct to end users last year, wants to add...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 7 Comments

Dell SecurePOD Video Surveillance Released

Dell has released [link no longer available] a new video surveillance offering called SecurePOD [link no longer available], partnering with Axis,...

By Sarit Williams - about 11 years ago | 12 Comments

Insights From a Dummy Camera Manufacturer

Dummy cameras. It seems like most people think they are, well, dumb. But it is hard to ignore the impact they have on the security industry with...

By Carlton Purvis - about 11 years ago | 43 Comments

Network Guide for Video Surveillance

We have compiled this Network Guide that will be helpful for everyone in video surveillance, from novice to professional covering the basics,...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago

Inventor Aims to Stop Break-Ins

Bump keys make opening locked doors easy, and few products address the problem. The most common way of dealing with the risk is to change the lock...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 5 Comments

The Cheapest School District Ever?

Many complain about local governments picking cheap surveillance solutions. Well, it does not get any cheaper than this. Used iPhones, iPods...

By IPVM Team - about 11 years ago | 25 Comments

Changes in IPVM Legacy and Group Plans

Starting October 1, 2013, IPVM shall discontinue legacy personal plans and change group plan options. This will not impact most subscribers on...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 25 Comments

Startup Releases Biometric Bracelet

Using your heartbeat to open doors just got a step closer to reality. Startup Bionym is raising funds and interest for a biometric bracelet it...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago

'$20 If You Come To Our Booth'

Does $20 just for coming by a booth sound like a good trade to you? Here's one of the most clever pre-ASIS marketing campaigns we have seen so...

By Carlton Purvis - about 11 years ago | 25 Comments

HID vs NXP Credentials

Two companies dominate the global market for access control credentials: HID Global and NXP Semiconductor. Both companies own or influence huge...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 5 Comments


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